Lupo AX 120 Alpine Touring Ski Boot - 2023
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Why We Like The Lupo AX 120 Alpine Touring Ski Boot
Dalbello's Lupo AX 120 Ski Boot has our favorite combination of feeling light on the uphill and charging hard on the downhill; it's the combination that hard-charging freeriders look for when they're hunting powdery stashes and big lines in the backcountry. Unlike most backcountry boots with a two-piece shell, the Lupo's unique three-piece construction retains a long-lasting stiffness of 120 that doesn't break down over a single season; in fact, the flex is so reliable that you shouldn't have a problem riding it in the resort.
The three-piece construction—code-named Cabrio—uses a shell, cuff, and tongue to give the boot a smoother power transmission, a dynamic rebound, and excellent shock absorption. Since Dalbello already uses Cabrio for all its dedicated alpine boots, it only makes sense that it would apply the same design to an AT boot by utilizing a removable tongue instead of a flimsy overlap shell that will eventually hit a wall when the boot is flexed forward. The shell also features Dalbello's wide Hyperband power strap for more comfort and control while skiing.
Details
- Hard-charging, freeride-friendly touring boot for the backcountry
- Stiff 120 flex for skiing aggressively in the backcountry
- Comfier 100mm last accommodates moderately wide feet
- Three-piece Cabrio construction delivers a progressive forward flex
- Removable tongue allows for 67-degree rotation while skinning
- IF Air liner is thermo-moldable for customized comfort
- GripWalk interchangeable sole made with Vibram rubber
- Item #DBLN096
- Shell Material
- Irfran, composite
- Flex
- 120
- Last Width
- 100mm
- Buckles
- 3
- Buckle Material
- FP-100 aluminum
- Walk Mode
- yes
- Liner
- Lupo IF Air
- Thermo-moldable Liner
- yes
- Liner Closure
- tongue
- Binding Compatibility
- tech
- Sole
- Xtra Grip High Traction with Vibram rubber
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 10oz
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, resort skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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Overall Rating
4 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 29, 2025
Comfortable and Light with Performance
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 26.5
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 165
Skied 2 seasons in the Colorado Rockies with these boots, 50 days plus. This boot is comfortable, light, responsive, breathable, warm, and performs well in all conditions. Does well in warm weather and down to frigid cold. Been touring in this boot a couple of times and it works fantastically. I use primarily as a resort boot for all mountain skiing, carving, powder, moguls, trees, you name it. I have nothing bad to say about the boot. Feels powerful for carving, locks in the heel and ankle for steeps and moguls. Walk mode is very comfortable for chillin' in the lodge or hiking to a trail head. No issues with durability and easy in and out thanks to the detachable tongue.
December 29, 2024
Awesome Boot - Easy to Custom Fit
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 28.5
Dalbello boots have a better designed footbox and are easier to get into and then create a custom adjusted fit than any other boot I've tried. The full open tongue is the key to this boot!
December 27, 2022
Great fit terrible quality
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 25.5
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 130
Loved this boot while it lasted for touring and big mountain skiing. Unfortunately the walk mode is extremely weak and can blow out on something as small as a 12' cliff. This would be understandable if your a heavy guy but I'm 130Ibs.. Really hoping the rep will help me out on this as it's happened before but other reviews I've read say they make it difficult.
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